Bush, Betty Lou

Published: April 16, 2014;Last modified: April 16, 2014 12:01AM

Betty Lou Bush, 87, of Pueblo, passed away April 12, 2014.

Betty Lou Bush

Betty was born in Lowden, Iowa, on Dec. 27, 1926, to Louis and Matilda (Ernsting) Meier. Survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Francis Bush; children, Rebecca Bush of Denver, David (Gay) Bush of Berthoud, Kristen (Walt) Mader of Lakewood, Jon Bush of Pueblo; grandchildren, Adam Mader, Alyssa Mader; brothers, Donald (Donna) Meier, Norman Meier; brother-in-law, Donald (Dorothy) Bush; numerous extended family and friends. Preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Arnold and Fred Meier. Betty was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She retired as an RN, having worked at St. Mary-Corwin and Pueblo Manor Nursing Home; and was a longtime volunteer for the Sisters of Charity. She was dearly loved by all her family and will be missed by those who knew her. Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or School through the funeral home. Funeral service, 10 a.m. Thursday, April 17, Trinity Lutheran Church, 701 W. Evans. Interment, Fort Logan National Cemetery. Online condolences, www.MontgomerySteward.com